The Soapbox: Why I will be opposing the ‘cryptocurrency freedom’ bill

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

I will be opposing HB 639, the so-called “cryptocurrency freedom” bill now before the Senate. Despite its libertarian rhetoric of innovation and “financial opportunity,” the measure is a blueprint for deregulation that would invite precisely the abuses and inequalities that scholar Finn Brunton warns of in his recent New York Times essay on the true nature of cryptocurrency.

Who’s under the mask? Tricks, treats, and the real monsters among us

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

I say this because I’ve seen it with my own eyes: a line of people in ski masks on Main Street, holding signs telling others to “go back to where you came from,” “no gays allowed,” “we hate Jews” – and the list goes on. Is that their “trick”? To show up, hide their faces, and try to scare people with their hate? Because, honestly, it looks less like a trick and more like cowardice dressed up as protest.

Hey, Ms. Tambourine Girl, sing a song for me

Sunday, October 26, 2025

My wife and I went out for drinks with some friends at Chelbys last Saturday night. As our tab grew in girth, Liz looked at me across the table and grinned. “Are we going to have band practice when we get home?” she asked.

The Soapbox: This election isn’t about party lines, it’s about people

Saturday, October 25, 2025

As someone who deeply values unity, service, and practical leadership, I’m proud to support June Trisciani and Dan O’Neil for Alderman At-Large in Manchester’s upcoming municipal election on November 4.

OPINION: Civil discourse in a divided world

Friday, October 24, 2025

As we return to school, we look forward to a year of learning together, building friendships, and fostering community. Yet, it seems that heated rhetoric and attacks on debate and dialogue have been at the forefront of the media and across college campuses. The September 10th assaination of Charlie Kirk has brought non-stop coverage and contention throughout the country. Some of us knew him, and others didn’t, but in the days that followed we all learned about his life and his conservative beliefs. Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University, fatally shot while engaging in debate. Kirk was on his first of ten stops at college campuses around the country, with a stop scheduled for New Hampshire.

The Soapbox: Jason Bonilla is ready, willing, and able to serve Ward 5

Thursday, October 23, 2025

I’ve lived in my neighborhood my whole life and I’ve been in my current home in Ward 5 for 43 years. During that time I’ve seen a lot of changes. One change I am currently very excited about is the prospect of having Jason Bonilla as my Alderman.

The Soapbox: Toss your rake and ‘Leave the Leaves’

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Did you know? When you throw out your leaves in a yard waste bag, you could be throwing away up to half of your springtime butterflies!

The Soapbox: An open letter to Mayor Jay Ruais

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

my question to you is: Do you genuinely support Manchester public schools?

The Soapbox: Manchester’s proposed $kate park – building smart, not just big

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

This project was not included in the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. That means we are considering new long-term debt outside the normal budgeting process. Before we commit taxpayers to millions in new costs, we should step back and ask if there is a better way to fund it.

‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ is gross, yet grossly intriguing

Sunday, October 19, 2025Sunday, October 19, 2025

It is also an irrefutable fact that the serial killer Ed Gein was one of the worst human beings to ever inhabit this planet, which makes him juicy content for “American Horror Story” creator, writer and producer Ryan Murphy’s series “Monster,” which has featured fictionalized tales of some of the most demented and depraved killers in the annals of American crime.